Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes other_regions and I particularly like the

and I particularly like the purity of expression

serious and youthfully austere finish

(90-93)/2014+

I like the sense of volume which is enhanced by the generous amount of dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the saline-inflected finale

the lack of a new Monfortino might be good or bad news

Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Aubaguetes other_regions and I particularly like theThere is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio, and no, it's not a white. It's another red and, in the hierarchy, is more expensive than Finca Dof but cheaper than L'Ermita. The first vintage is the 2015 Les Aubaguetes, a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses. It's a blend of 80% Garnacha, 19% Cariena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre,